Day 2—Five Math Strands and Motivation

Five Math Strands for G7/8:

1. Data Management and Probability
2. Geometry and Spatial Sense
3. Measurement
4. Number Sense and Numeration
5. Patterning and Algebra

The summary version of the Grade 7/8 curriculum is:
http://faculty.uoit.ca/kay/courses/CURS4140/lessons/lesson1/QD_Grade7_8_Curr.pdf
The detail version of the Grade 7/8 curriculum is:
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/elementary/math18curr.pdf

The motivation that I would like to use in my class:

1. - Fun activities *
2. - Relate to their life *
3. - Curiosity *
4. - Encouragement *
5. - Humor *
6. - Choice *
7. - Collaboration *
8. - Technology *

*Reminder**: Please don't use reward or punishment, it will stop students learning and being creative; it will also stop teachers reaching students.